Actor Lee Je Hoon is a candidate for the lead role in the remake of “Chief Inspector”.
According to OSEN on April 13th, Lee Je Hoon received an offer from the production team of MBC’s new drama “Chief Inspector 1963 (working title)” and is currently reviewing it.
“Chief Inspector 1963” is a remake of MBC’s legendary drama “Chief Inspector”. “Chief Inspector” is a drama about “Korea’s Columbo” Choi Bool Am solving crimes. 880 episodes were broadcast from 1971 to 1989. “Chief Inspector” was greatly loved by the entire nation.
Lee Je Hoon has been offered the role played by actor Choi Bool Am. If he confirms his appearance, he will once again play the role of a detective following tvN’s drama “Signal”. As Lee Je Hoon left a strong impression through “Signal”, expectations are high on whether he will show a great performance in “Chief Inspector 1963”.
Moreover, he is currently receiving great love for his role as the main character Kim Do Gi in SBS’ Friday-Saturday drama “Taxi Driver 2”. “Taxi Driver 2” is a private revenge drama in which Rainbow Taxi Company and taxi driver Kim Do Gi take revenge on behalf of unfair victims. It is gaining popularity with the highest viewership rating of 18.3% (as of episode 14).
In addition, Lee Je Hoon completed the filming of the movie “Escape” and is waiting for its release. It is known that “Escape” will be released within this year. “Chief Inspector 1963” is also scheduled to air in the second half of the year. Accordingly, Lee Je Hoon is expected to have a busy year-end after “Taxi Driver 2”.
Source: nate
